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to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

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or; or else

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salty (taste); briny

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full; in plenty; ample

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literally; to the letter; literal

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stupid; silly

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aquarium

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planetarium

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to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out

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to cut at; to slash at

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to burn (with jealousy, desire, etc.)

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underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface

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volume of water (in a river, pond, flood, etc.)

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stormy; threatening

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to aggravate; to make serious

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measured amount (esp. of medicine); dosing; manner of seasoning; making adjustments based on experience; doing something by feel

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moa (extinct, flightless bird formerly found in New Zealand)

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local specialty; special product (of a region)

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prefecture (Japan); county (China, Taiwan, Norway, etc.); department (France); province (Italy, Spain, etc.)

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kaki; Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki)

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sweetfish (Plecoglossus altivelis altivelis); ayu

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mashed sweet potatoes with sweetened chestnuts

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outside the prefecture

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advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging

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finding employment; getting a job

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place of employment

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about; concerning; as to; regarding

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view; outlook; prospect

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does not

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wild animal

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to scent out; to discern

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slack; loose; lax; slovenly; sloppy

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unintentionally; inadvertently; calmly; casually; nonchalantly; innocently

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stiff; starchy

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hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house

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washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break

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talk; chat

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to spoil; to break; to go bad; to go wrong; to fail

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softly; mildly; gently; politely

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modest; reserved; quiet; humble

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personality; character; personal appearance; gentility

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suffering; distress; hardship; trial

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this sort of; of this kind; of the sort; such

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complicated and mysterious

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swimming in the ocean; sea bathing; seawater bath; going for a dip in the ocean

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threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look

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dizzyingly; to feel dizzy

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enjoying oneself on a river (e.g. boating, swimming, fishing)

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covered in blood; bloodstained; bloody; gory

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to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder

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